2019 YAMAHA XT1200ZE check engine

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-18
6
EAU44735
Checkin g the en gine i dlin g
spee d
Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU21386
Checkin g the throttle grip free
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
En gine i dlin g spee d:
1050–1150 r/min
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle g rip free play:
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
1
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6-19
6
EAU21403
Valve clearance
The valves are an important engine
component, and since valve clearance
changes with use, they must be
checked and adjusted at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in
improper air-fuel mixture, engine
noise, and eventually engine damage.
To prevent this from occurring, have
your Yamaha dealer check and adjust
the valve clearance at regular intervals.
TIP
This service must be performed when
the engine is cold.
EAU64412
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must b e
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must b e
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total
wei ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
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6-40
6
EAU63470
Trou bleshootin g charts
Startin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
1. FuelThere is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine turns o ver
quickly.
The engine turns o ver
slo wly.
The engine does not
start.
Check the battery.
Wipe off with a dry
cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or
replace the spark
plugs.
Check the battery
lead connections, and
have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery if
necessary.
2. BatteryThe battery is good.
The engine does not
start.
Check the ignition.
3. IgnitionW etOperate the electric
starter.
Dry
There is compression.
There is no
compression.
The engine does not start.
Ha ve a Yamaha dealer check the v ehicle.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the v ehicle.
The engine does not
start.
Check the
compression.Have a Yamaha
dealer check the
v ehicle.
Remo ve the spark
plugs and check
the electrodes.
Operate the electric
starter.
Operate the electric
starter.
Check the fuel le vel
in the fuel tank.
4. Compression
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6-41
6
En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the rad iator cap when the engine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
W ait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
le vel in the reser voir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant le vel is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant le vel is
lo w.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Ha ve a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine o verheats again,
ha ve a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Consumer information
9-3
9
EAU85300
Vehicle data record ing
This model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions and for research, statisti-
cal analysis and development purpos-
es.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
 Vehicle status and engine perfor-
mance data
 Fuel-injection and emission-relat-
ed data
This data will be uploaded only when a
special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at-
tached to the vehicle, such as when
maintenance checks or service proce-
dures are performed.
Vehicle data uploaded will be handled
appropriately according to the follow-
ing Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cas-
es. In addition, Yamaha may provide
vehicle data to a contractor in order to
outsource services related to the han-
dling of vehicle data. Even in this case,
Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriate-
ly manage the data.  With the consent of the vehicle
owner
 Where obligated by law
 For use by Yamaha in litigation
 When the data is not related to an
individual vehicle nor owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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10
Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-41
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-24
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-23
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-25
C
Canister................................................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-40
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-31
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Clutch lever ................................. 3-23, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-21
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-29
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-29
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-31 Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch....................................... 3-22
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-22
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-41
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-23
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-3
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat ............................................. 3-32
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-33
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-24
Sidestand ............................................. 3-42
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-22
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Suspension, adjusting the front and rear ..................................................... 3-35
Suspension system warning light........... 3-5
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